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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation for Kids
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation for Kids
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The perfect book for your young future doctor!
Written by physicians, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids is a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and other disabling medical conditions. With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system and the important role that physiatrists play in helping patients recover from injuries, get stronger, and feel better. This can be a baby shower gift, birthday gift, learning resource for kids, white elephant gift for adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in physiatry to our next generation of doctors.
In this book, you will learn about...
- Components of the musculoskeletal system
- Examples of injuries, such as concussions, and disabling conditions, such as cerebral palsy
- Swim safety tips and the importance of wearing helmets and seatbelts
- Different types of therapists
... and more!
About the Authors
About the Authors
Betty Nguyen, MD is a physician specializing in dermatology. She was born in Southern California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. Betty studied Biology at UCLA, where she was a Gates Millennium Scholar, and earned her MD from UC Riverside on a full-tuition scholarship. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing and cycling.
Brandon Pham, MD is a physician specializing in ophthalmology. He was born and raised in Southern California. Brandon studied Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA, where he was a Goldwater Scholar, and earned his MD from Stanford. He is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, Brandon enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and running.
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This book did an outstanding job introducing the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation! Admittedly, my family and I did not know this was a specialty of medicine before reading this book. Rehabilitation doctors play a special role in helping people recover from debilitating injuries, such as strokes or accidents. The book covers basic anatomy, such as muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments, and then teaches kids about possible accidents and ways to avoid them (wearing a helmet to help prevent concussions, practicing safety while swimming to avoid anoxic brain injury from accidental drowning, etc.). My kids loved the colorful illustrations. Our family enjoyed reading this book together, and I would highly recommend it to all families!
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation for Kids is a fun read to understand how physiatrists help patients recover from injuries and physically disabling medical conditions. The authors discuss basic anatomy (e.g. brain, spinal cord, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints), pathologies (e.g. cerebral palsy, concussion, anoxic brain injury, torticollis, spinal cord injuries), diagnostics, and treatments related to rehabilitation. I appreciate how this book also talks about why some people need to use a wheelchair, prosthetics, casts, or splints. This is the perfect read for kids to understand how rehabilitation doctors treat patients with debilitating injuries and how they work closely with other specialists, such as orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. We love the breadth of topics and learned so much from reading this book with our daughter!
A delightful and educational resource that has captivated my homeschool children. This book is not only a great gift for kids but also a valuable tool for teachers and little future medical students (wink wink). It successfully combines fun and learning, making it a must-have addition to any child's library. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to introduce young minds to learning about the human body in a creative and enjoyable way.
